Senior Project Manager

WSP in Canada; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex environmental remediation, mine closure, water treatment, and infrastructure projects across Western and Northern Canada. The role is based in British Columbia or Alberta with a hybrid work arrangement and travel to sites as needed.

You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk while mentoring teams and building strong client relationships with regulators and partners.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive project management experience in environmental, remediation, mining, construction, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, procurement, and contract administration.
• Experience in remote or northern locations is an asset; valid driver’s license and travel willingness.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex environmental and infrastructure projects across Western and Northern Canada.
• Champion safety culture and ensure alignment with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and reporting to meet objectives.
• Build relationships with clients, regulators, subcontractors, suppliers, and project partners.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, field activities, procurement, logistics, and subcontractor performance.
• Develop project documents including execution and safety plans, cost estimates, and controls.
• Identify opportunities and support client relationships; lead proposal development.
• Mentor team members and foster collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Environmental engineering

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Budgeting

Multi-disciplinary teams

MS Project

Primavera P6

Education

Environmental / Civil Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Cost estimating tools

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can. With us, you can. You want

Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

Job Description What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can. With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us - Join WSP's Applied Solutions team as a Senior Project Manager and lead the successful delivery of complex environmental remediation, mine closure, water treatment, infrastructure, and multidisciplinary construction projects across Western and Northern Canada.

Based in British Columbia or Alberta, you'll work with industry-leading professionals, clients, communities, and Indigenous partners to deliver impactful projects that improve environmental outcomes, restore lands, and support responsible development. This role offers the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement, with travel to project sites and client locations as required.

Your Impact

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex environmental remediation, mine closure, water treatment, civil, and infrastructure projects across Western and Northern Canada.
• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring projects are delivered in alignment with WSP's health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, forecasting, and reporting to achieve operational and financial objectives.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators, subcontractors, suppliers, and project partners while serving as the primary project liaison.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, field activities, procurement, logistics, and subcontractor performance to ensure seamless project execution.
• Develop project documentation including execution plans, health and safety plans, cost estimates, work packages, and project controls.
• Contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities, supporting strategic client relationships, and leading proposal development efforts.
• Mentor and support team members while fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across the Applied Solutions practice.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive project management experience delivering environmental, remediation, mining, construction, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary teams, complex stakeholder relationships, and subcontractor networks.
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, procurement, and contract administration.
• Experience working in remote locations and challenging operational environments; northern or Arctic project experience is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of remediation, mine closure, demolition, water treatment, reclamation, habitat restoration, or related environmental services.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and client relationship management skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites, client meetings, and field activities as required.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 - $138,000

MB & ON: $95,000 - $130,800

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $94,100 - $124,900

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape What's Next?

Join a team that's solving some of Canada's most complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. At WSP, you'll have the opportunity to lead meaningful projects, collaborate with exceptional experts, and create lasting impacts for communities, industry, and the environment.

ABOUT US

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here . Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .